The universe where we live creates different generations once every 20-25 years depending on social changes and these generations are named sociologically as traditional, baby boomer, X, Y and Z. Very few studies have been reported on the language learning profile of Generation Y. Therefore, the present study is to fulfill the gap in and contribute to the research on language learning profiles of Generation Y born between 1980 and 1999 and studying at the university. The participants of the study consist of students in the department of foreign languages at Kaz?m Karabekir Faculty of Education. 85 randomly selected respondents were conducted a survey consisting of 9 close-ended questions based on Stern and Rubin foreign language learning profile. The data collected were analyzed by SPSS 15.0 program and the results were interpreted by means of descriptive analysis. Cronbach Alpha coefficient was found 0,752 for the items in the questionnaire. The results suggest that while Generation Y shows positive distinction in know-how and ability to learn, they have difficulties in learning and skills at verbal expression and comprehension. The findings showed that a Generation Y cohort shows a profile self-confident, tolerant, open to experiences, efficient in solving problems and able to act independently in foreign language learning. Although enthusiastic to communicate in a foreign language, the Y generation is not able to speak it.

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